Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-11-12
TEACHERS, INSTITUTE.
The Closing Hours of the Session-Reso-
lutisns Adopted-Etc.

Professor Max Lipowitz presented the
theory of numbers. Instructions were
given in sections, as follows: Language,
Mrs. Julia B. Holt; History Of the United
States, Professor Z. Knowlton.
at the opening of the afternoon session
Miss Lille Crowell rendered piano solo,
which was followed by a number OF select
readings by Professor Knowlton, which be
followed with a short and appropriate adj
dress.
ADDRESS BY PROFESSOR HoITT.
State Superintendent Hoitt said: "We,
as teachers, do not magnify the import
ance of our office sufficiently. We should
feel that we are daily and hourly stamping
our morals and manners and characters
upon the minds and hearts OF
our pupils. We teach even more
by example than by precept; We
should not, therefore. be satisfied with
doing our work passably well We expect
our pupils to advance day by day, so should
We as teachers be progressive. We come
short of duty if we are not better teachers
now than we were last year, and If we do
not resolve to be better teachers next year
than we are now. We can have no set
rules for teaching morals. We must live
and act in such a manner before our pupils
that our example shall make lasting i'm
preston upon them. 1t is OF little value TO
our pupils TO instruct them to raise their
hats to their elders and then fail to respond
with like courtesy when they raised their
hats to US. The Legislature did more at
its last session for the interests OF public
education than any of its predecessors
since my residence in California. Although
it did not give, in the tax levy the amount
required by law, it did give 100000 more
for the current two years than for any pre-
vious two years for the public schools, and
we.as Superintendent and teachers are ex-
pected by the taxpayers to make the
schools at least 100000 better than ever
before. Let our boys and girls be taught
to love our country and our Government,
show them the difference between our own
and other forms of Government, why ours
is superior to all others, and then if it shall
ever become necessary for our boys to take
their lives in their hands and go forth to
quell any disturbances from within or repel
attacks from without our own borders, the
folds of the American flag shall be broad
enough and the power behind it strong
enough to protect every American citizen
in whatever part of the world our flag is
allowed to float. l have been pleased with
the work of this Institute, and congratu-
late you, Superintendent Howard, upon
the success Of your first Institute; and
you, teachers of Sacramento county, upon
your good appearance and the earnest
spirit which you have manifested in the
work of your profession
Mr.. Hoitt explained some points in the
law regarding teachers certificates. and
spoke to the teachers concerning the use
and care and conduct of district school
libraries. He said the law made it the duty
of the County Boards of Education to
adopt list of books, etc., for use in the
district libraries, and that no warrant
should be drawn for any books or appa-
ratus not adopted by said Boards In clos
ing he expressed the hope that the teach
ers would go home encouraged, refreshed
and strengthened by the exchanging of
thoughts and ideas for the better work of
the coming year, and that the best of re-
suits would crown their labors.
Secretary OF State Hendricks delivered q
short, appropriate and interesting address
Mrs. Purnell moved that copy of Mr.
report on penology be placed
in each district library. The motion was
adopted, and each school dis
trict will be furnished copy of the same
gratis.
Mr.. Howard said the session was draw
ing to close, and extended an invitation
to all who 50 desired to address the Insti-
tute.
Miss Flora Greenlaw arose and said that
during the session of the Institute it had
been said, that " school-marms seldom die
and never resign" If that be true, and she
presumed it was, or it would not be so as
serted, there should be some defense offered
for the assertion. She held that, in the
first place, it was entirely unneces-
sary for them to die, for gray hairs
were honorable. In the second place, why
should "school-marm resign? There
was no good reason why they should ever
do so. No real sensible school marin I"
would be guilty of such foolish act Why
resign? The answer always was the same,
g To get married" Now l ask all the
I" school-marms here assembled if it
would not be the hight of folly to resign a
position that is bringing us in $50, $50 and
$40 month, for the purpose of getting u
$40 man. Applause
RESOLUTIONS.
The Committee on Resolutions reported
the following:
Resolved, That the thanks OF this Institute be
rendered to the Board of Education of Sacra-
mento city for the use of the Capital Grammar
School during its sessions.
ReSOlued, That the sincere thanks of the III
stitute be rendered to County Superintendent
Howard for the thought and good management
that have done so much good TO make this ses-
sion success, and for his courtesy and inn
Partially as a presiding officer.
Resotred, That the thanks of this Institute be
extended to Superintendent and Deputy Super
intendent Mr. and Mrs. /. q. Hoitt ex Supern-
tendent f. NJ. Campbell and Professor Z.
Knowlton, for their able and instructive adj
dresses.
Resolued, That the thanks of this Institute be
rendered to the children from the classes of
u fGgae l-rff Tin sDl,a
interesting songs which they so admirably rem
dered. Also, TO Miss Ledia Belcher, Miss Lille
Crowell and Miss Mamie Malone for music
Resotred, That our thanks are due the local
press for the very full, accurate and impartial
reports of our sessions.
Resolped, That the teachers of Sacramento
county are in hearty accord with the invitation
extended to the National Teachers Association
to hold their next annual session in this State
and pledge their aid and support to promote
the success of the meeting.
Resolved, That in the deaths of Mrs. Croweil
and Misses jackson and Tenbrook, this Institute
lost three worthy members, the schools of sac
ramento three capable, conscientious teachers
and society three worthy women.
WHEREAS. Since the adjournment of the last
Sacramento County Teachers Institute, held in
1886, it hath pleased the Almighty to remove
from our midst, and thus to close his earnest
labors on earth, our teacher and fellow teacher
Matthew Cooke, the late chief Horticultural
officer of California; and, whereas, we The
teachers here assembled in Institute now more
especially we the Sacramento city teachers
cherish the memory of the late Matthew Cooke
as one of the kindliest of City School Director.
that ever graced the Board of this or any othe
city; and. whereas, we, the city teachers shall
ever recall with reverential joy the visits o
the late Matthew Cooke TO our school-rooms
where his genial smile and encouragnl
word, like sunshine, warmed and gladGeneC
us-the teachers as well as The students: and
whereas, we recognize in the late Matthew
Cooke a fellow-wOrker who, by word of moull
and of pen, has been spreading the gospel o
useful knowledge; and, whereas. we are in
dehted to the late Matthew Cooke Tor a schoo
textbook on entomology, the excellent feature
of which have found for it recognition ever
beyond the borders OF the Atlantic; therefore
be il
Resolred, That the Sacramento County Teach
ers in Institute assembled, herewith give thi
expression of the sincerity with which the,
mourn his loss; and, be it further
Resolred, That the gratitude of all the teacher
in the State is owing him for the noble work h
has accomplished regarding the field of hi
special research: and, be it further
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions b
forwarded to the family of the late Matthey
Cooke.
To-morrow's Ball Game.
Tomorrow at Snowflake Park the Alta
and the Pioneers will be the contestin
clubs Both clubs will put their stronges
I'll